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Almond milk
Calories & nutrition facts
unsweetened, shelf stable
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 15 kcal —
- Protein 0.4 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 1.1 g 0%
- Fat 1 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.1 g 0%
- Fibre 0.2 g 1%
- Sugars 0.8 g —
- Sodium 72 mg 3%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 1 µg 5%
- Vitamin E 6.3 mg 42%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.01 mg 1%
- Niacin (B3) 0.07 mg 0%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.01 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
- Folate (B9) 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 3.1 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 184 mg 14%
- Iron 0.28 mg 2%
- Magnesium 6 mg 1%
- Phosphorus 9 mg 1%
- Potassium 67 mg 1%
- Zinc 0.06 mg 1%
- Copper 0.02 mg 2%
- Manganese 0.04 mg 2%
- Selenium 0.1 µg 0%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 15 | 0.4 g | 1.1 g | 1 g |
| 1 × cup | 262 g | 39 | 1 g | 2.9 g | 2.5 g |
| 2 × cup | 524 g | 79 | 2.1 g | 5.8 g | 5 g |
| ½ × cup | 131 g | 20 | 0.5 g | 1.5 g | 1.3 g |
| 3 × cup | 786 g | 118 | 3.1 g | 8.7 g | 7.5 g |
| 4 × cup | 1048 g | 157 | 4.2 g | 12 g | 10 g |
Similar foods
- Vanilla almond milksweetened, ready-to-drink38 kcal / 100 g
- Chocolate almond milkready-to-drink50 kcal / 100 g
- Almond beverageplain, unsweetened, calcium-fortified, shelf-stable28 kcal / 100 g
- Almond drinkunsweetened24 kcal / 100 g
- Vanilla almond beverageunsweetened, calcium-fortified, shelf-stable17 kcal / 100 g
- Rice milkunsweetened47 kcal / 100 g
- Coconut milkunsweetened23 kcal / 100 g
- Oat milkunsweetened28 kcal / 100 g
- Chocolate almond beverageflavoured, sweetened, fortified, refrigerated48 kcal / 100 g
- Soya milknon-dairy alternative to milk, unsweetened, fortified26 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Almond milk
How do you make almond milk at home?
Soak almonds overnight, drain and blend one part almonds with three to four parts fresh water until smooth. Strain through a clean muslin cloth or fine sieve, then chill; shake before serving because it separates.
Can you heat almond milk for tea or coffee?
Yes. Warm it gently over a low heat and avoid boiling, which can make it separate or develop a cooked flavour. For coffee, pour the coffee into the warmed milk slowly while stirring.
How long does homemade almond milk keep?
Keep it in a clean, sealed bottle in the fridge and use it within three to four days. Commercial almond milk should be refrigerated after opening and used within the time stated on its pack.
What can you use almond milk for in cooking?
Use it in porridge, smoothies, pancakes, soups and sauces in place of dairy milk. Its mild flavour works especially well in overnight oats and chia pudding; choose an unsweetened version for savoury dishes.
Can you use almond milk instead of cow’s milk in baking?
Usually, yes: replace it in equal measure in cakes, muffins and pancakes. It has little protein, so it may not brown or set exactly like cow’s milk in recipes that rely on dairy for structure.
Is almond milk suitable for babies?
No: it is not a suitable replacement for breast milk or infant formula, which provide the nutrition babies need. For a child under one, ask a qualified health professional before offering it as a drink.
Does almond milk contain much protein?
No; it provides 0.4 g per 100 g, far less than cow’s milk. It is mainly a light, nut-flavoured drink, not a substantial protein source.
Is almond milk lower in calories than rice milk?
Yes. Almond milk has 15 kcal per 100 g, compared with 47 kcal in rice milk; rice milk also contains substantially more carbohydrate.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174832 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
